Specialist, Graphic Designer

Job Purpose

We are seeking a visual designer to join our Communications and Marketing team as a Graphic Design Specialist . This individual translates ideas into brand-aligned and visually compelling graphics and should have a strong background in visual storytelling. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of design experience, including print and digital, brochure and collateral design, signage, and creating visuals for social media. This role will focus on supporting LT’s initiatives by creating and editing graphics for program recruitment, presentations, annual reports, research documents, and more.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and produce high-quality graphic designs for print and digital media.
• Collaborate with various teammates and departments to understand design needs.
• Deliver creative solutions and visually appealing content for program recruitment, social media, websites, newsletters, and other platforms.
• Under the direction of the Manager, Communications and Marketing, oversee brand management efforts, ensuring all visual assets, including print and digital materials, adhere to LT’s brand guidelines and maintain a consistent look and feel across all platforms, and reflect the values and mission of the Trust.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of work.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of brand guidelines and visual identity.
• Additional duties in support of larger Communications, Team Services, and organizational goals.
• Contributes to the Trust’s success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improve team and organization results.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual arts, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design skills and creativity.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite; experience working in a Mac environment preferred.
• Passionate about LT’s mission, adaptable, and able to thrive in independent and collaborative environments.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of color theory and typography principles.
• Demonstrated, proven aesthetic judgment, excellent visual design ability, and strong conceptual ability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with motion graphics.
  
  

Job Competencies

• Must be a critical thinker, intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and unafraid to ask questions or give opinions.
• Must have a strong personal fit with our non-hierarchical, no-ego, intellectually honest, meritocratic culture.
• Must have the ability to work across several projects simultaneously, sometimes on tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally.
• Team orientation and strong interest in supporting the mission of the Trust.
• Knowledge of the Hawaiian language is helpful but not required.
• Note: This position is hybrid and candidate must be primarily located in HI.
  
  

Organization Competencies

• Alignment with Queen’s legacy: Understanding and appreciation of Queen Liliuokalani’s story, her legacy and the Hawaiian Culture is foundational to staff’s commitment to working with our Hawaiian children, families and communities. Demonstrates respect for and appreciation of Hawaiian values history, and culture, understanding its implication in one’s work, in fostering meaningful relationships, and in embracing the community served.
• Ho`omau i ka `imi Na`auao (Continuous Learning and Improvement): Committed to creating and reinforcing an environment of continuous learning and improvement .
• Ho`ike i na Mana`o Pono (Effective Communication): Communicates with those we serve and each other in a consistent manner that results in mutual understanding, harmony, and action.
• No'ono'o loi (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving): Actively and skillfully understands, conceptualizes, applies, analyzes, synthesizes, and/or evaluates information and develops and supports fact-based analyses and recommendations
• Ho'o kumu a'e or `Imi hakuhia (Innovation): Identifies and integrates creative ideas into new or existing services and promotes effective problem-solving.
• Pilina Ho`ohana a me ka Hana Hilina`i (Building Relationships and Creating Trust): Manages relationships to create optimal opportunities and move the organization forward.
• Alu Like I ka Hana (Teamwork): Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others throughout the organization in alignment with the organization's objectives.
• Ho`onui I ka `Ike (Capacity Building): Encourages personal growth by exhibiting trust and a belief in the capacity of others.
  
  

Job Title: Specialist, Graphic Design

Reports to: Manager, Communications and Marketing

FLSA Status: FT;Exempt

Aligned Executive: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Kipuka: Liliʻuonamoku

Department: Communications and Marketing

Mental And Physical Demands

• Perform light physical work, including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting weight of up to 25 pounds. Exposed to outdoor climate and diverse terrain.
  
  

Terms and Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to LT’s policies and procedures.

SALARY RANGE ADVERTISED IS THE HIRING OR STARTING RANGE FOR THE ROLE.

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